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Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Evangelical Presbyterian Church has served Newark as an organized congregation since 1942 and belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America. Sunday school begins at 9:30 AM and worship at 10:45 AM at 308 Possum Park Road. Services combine Bible preaching, hymns and contemporary songs. Nursery care, children's Bible classes and Junior Church support families, while youth groups, adult fellowship, MomCo, men's and women's studies, DivorceCare and addiction-support ministry provide ways to connect. The church also hosts English conversation for international students and friends.

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Updated Oct 9, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

Sunday School

9:30 AM

Sunday Worship

10:45 AM

Sunday Celebration and Fellowship Groups

5:00 PM

Youth Group

5:00 PM

Monday

English Conversation Class

6:45 PM

Wednesday

Women's Bible Study

9:15 AM

DivorceCare

6:30 PM

Women's Bible Study

6:30 PM

Thursday

Men's Bible Study

8:00 AM

The Men's Table

6:00 PM

Men's Bible Study

7:00 PM

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At a Glance

The church meets at 308 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711, with Sunday school at 9:30 AM and worship at 10:45 AM. Children's Sunday school serves ages two through fifth grade from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, September-May, with separate middle- and high-school classes. Nursery is available during Sunday school and worship, using sign-in forms, matching pickup tags and optional parent pagers; children are released to the sign-in parent or listed adult. A nursing room off the sanctuary in the nursery hallway has service audio. Beginner Bible Time serves ages two-three during worship; Junior Church serves age four through second grade during the sermon. Children may also stay with parents. Hearing assistance is available through 90.7 FM and loan receivers. Sanctuary seating accommodates wheelchairs and walkers, with additional space and service audio in the narthex. Ask about family seating, room access or other needs before visiting. Fall youth group for grades 6-12 meets most Sundays, 5:00-7:00 PM, with calendar exceptions. Sunday Celebration and adult fellowship meet twice monthly on announced dates, 5:00-7:00 PM; children through grade five must register. EP Pals pairs kindergarten-fifth-grade children with adults for supervised gatherings on church premises. MomCo has twice-monthly Friday mornings and monthly Monday evenings; contact the team for times and fees. Seasonal men's and women's studies, DivorceCare by Zoom and Freedom From Addictions provide further connection and peer support. Free English conversation meets Mondays, 6:45-8:00 PM year-round. International dinner and discussion meet Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 PM, September-May, at INNternationale, 153 Courtney Street, not at the worship address. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; call 302-737-2300. Worship streams at https://www.epcnewark.org/ and on the official Facebook page.

Kids ministry: Available
Worship style: Blended

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young Adults?Young Adults: Unknown
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Addiction SupportAddiction Support: Yes
Language LearningLanguage Learning: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School: Yes
Sports MinistriesSports Ministries: Yes

Visit & Contact

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Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessible: Yes
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistanceHearing assistance: Yes
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

When and where are Sunday gatherings?

Sunday school begins at 9:30 AM and worship at 10:45 AM at 308 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711. Children's Sunday school runs September-May; check the calendar for seasonal exceptions.

What children's care and teaching are available?

Nursery is available during Sunday school and worship, with sign-in forms, matching pickup tags and optional pagers. A nursing room has service audio. Children's Sunday school serves ages two-fifth grade, 9:30-10:30 AM, September-May. Beginner Bible Time serves ages two-three during worship, and Junior Church serves age four-second grade during the sermon. Children may remain with parents. Youth group for grades 6-12 meets most Sundays, 5:00-7:00 PM, with calendar exceptions.

What accessibility and hearing options are available?

Hearing assistance uses 90.7 FM and loan receivers. Sanctuary seating accommodates wheelchairs and walkers; the narthex has service audio and room to move. Contact the office before visiting to discuss individual access or family needs.

Is parking available?

The church has parking on its property at 308 Possum Park Road. Contact the office if you need help with arrival or building access.

What groups and support programs are available?

Ask about seasonal men's and women's Bible studies, adult fellowship, youth, MomCo, EP Pals, DivorceCare by Zoom and Freedom From Addictions. Fall Sunday Celebration and fellowship meet twice monthly on announced dates, 5:00-7:00 PM; children through fifth grade must register. Free English conversation meets Mondays, 6:45-8:00 PM year-round. International dinner and discussion meet Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 PM, September-May, at INNternationale, 153 Courtney Street.

When is the church office open?

The office opens Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Can I watch worship online?

Sunday worship streams at 10:45 AM at https://www.epcnewark.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/epcnewark. Previous messages are at https://www.epcnewark.org/sermons and the official YouTube channel.

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Leadership

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Chad Barber

Senior Pastor

Church Values and Beliefs

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Theology Survey

Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

Other Information

Office Hours

Monday

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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